The architect designed a harmonious blend of glass and stone that complemented the surrounding landscape.
建筑师设计了一种玻璃与石材的和谐融合，与周围景观相得益彰。
Which choice best defines “harmonious”?
A — Having parts that are related or combined in a pleasing way. “harmonious” means having parts that are related or combined in a pleasing way.
Which word means “having parts that are related or combined in a pleasing way”?
A — harmonious. “harmonious” means having parts that are related or combined in a pleasing way.
harmonious — having parts that are related or combined in a pleasing way. In Chinese: 和谐的.
harmonious is pronounced /hɑːrˈmoʊniəs/.
The architect designed a harmonious blend of glass and stone that complemented the surrounding landscape. (建筑师设计了一种玻璃与石材的和谐融合，与周围景观相得益彰。)
balanced, compatible, melodious — all close in meaning to harmonious (having parts that are related or combined in a pleasing way).
discordant, conflicting — each the opposite of harmonious (having parts that are related or combined in a pleasing way).
Yes. harmonious is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.